Elijah Millsap
Elijah Millsap is an American former professional basketball player who played briefly in the National Basketball Association and other leagues. He played college basketball for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
High school career
Millsap attended Grambling High School, averaging 29.8 points and 14.5 rebounds as a senior, earning the MVP on the Louisiana Class A ranks.College career
Millsap attended Louisiana–Lafayette, playing in 53 games and starting 40 while averaging 9.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals as a sophomore. After two years, he transferred to Alabama-Birmingham, where he averaged 16.1 points per game as a senior, earning an All-Conference USA selection.Professional career
Tulsa 66ers (2010–2011)
After going undrafted in the NBA draft">National Basketball Association">NBA draft, Millsap joined the Detroit Pistons for the 2010 NBA Summer League. On September 26, he signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, he was later waived by the Thunder on October 20. On October 30, he was acquired by the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Thunder. He went on to be named to the D-League All-Rookie second team for the 2010–11 season.Los Angeles D-Fenders (2011–2013)
On November 28, 2011, Millsap was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders. On December 9, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, but was waived on December 22 prior to the start of the regular season. He then re-joined the D-Fenders.In July 2012, Millsap joined the Atlanta Hawks for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On September 17, he signed with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association. However, he was later released by the Sharks in November 2012 in favor of Gilbert Arenas. On December 12, 2012, he was reacquired by the D-Fenders, where he played out the 2012–13 season.
Petron Blaze Boosters (2013)
In June 2013, Millsap joined the Petron Blaze Boosters of the Philippine Basketball Association for the 2013 Governor's Cup.Maccabi Ashdod (2014)
On January 13, 2014, Millsap signed with Maccabi Ashdod for the rest of the 2013–14 season. On March 19, he left Maccabi and returned to the United States.Return to the D-Fenders (2014)
On March 29, 2014, Millsap was re-acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.Bakersfield Jam (2014–2015)
In July 2014, Millsap joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On September 27, he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, he was later waived by the Bucks on October 16. On October 30, Millsap was reacquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders. The next day, he was traded to the Bakersfield Jam.Utah Jazz (2015–2016)
On January 5, 2015, Millsap signed a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz and made his NBA debut that night against the Indiana Pacers. In just over 18 minutes of action, he recorded 2 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in a 105–101 loss. On January 15, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Jazz, and on January 25, he signed a multi-year contract with the Jazz.On January 5, 2016, Millsap was waived by the Jazz.